19709 ZIP Code
Middletown, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19709 |
| City/Town: | Middletown |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,954 |
| Median Household Income: | $119,790 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,700 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,329 |
| Median Home Value: | $416,600 |
| Land Area: | 77.6 sq miles
201.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4944, -75.6775 |
Population Information (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,954 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,109 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,845 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,708 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,069 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,691 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,086 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,568 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,598 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,758 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,725 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,406 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,969 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,965 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,779 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 632 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $416,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,456 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,329 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,067 | 98.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 262 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,428 | 84.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,639 | 15.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,832 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 873 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 656 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,363 | 19.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,143 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,599 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,534 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,664 | 20.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19709 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $119,790 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,565 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $131,536 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,700 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,132 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,536 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,483 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,529 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,233 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,485 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 789 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,117 | 61.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,108 | 24.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,125 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,043 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,528 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,573 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,804 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 718 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 807 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,255 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19709 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 498 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 133 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 734 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 503 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,320 | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,348 | 7.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,255 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,279 | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,573 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,424 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19709 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,282 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,201 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 239 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 114 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 262 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,290 | 14.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19709 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 227 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,221 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,719 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 778 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,081 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 978 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 269 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,285 | 14.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,773 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,464 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,595 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 740 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,406 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,295 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,876 | 81.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,970 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,439 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19709 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,694 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,492 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,356 | 31.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 632 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 313 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,075 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19709 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,299 | 65.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,156 | 24.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 114 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 327 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 489 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 444 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 375 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 125 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19709 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 427 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,935 | 28.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,043 | 34.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,280 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,179 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 441 | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 103 | 0.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 331 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 92 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 498 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19709 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 398 | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,250 | 13.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,113 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,941 | 34.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,503 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19709 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,659 | 68.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 935 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,468 | 20.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 863 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 87 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19709 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 412 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,793 | 22.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,237 | 48.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,625 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19709 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 313 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 148 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 33 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 198 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,083 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,834 | 54.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,632 | 25.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 187 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19709 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,293 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,456 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,067 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,778 | 63.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,780 | 28.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,265 | 7.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,107 | 24.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,837 | 40.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,683 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19709 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,918 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,620 | 25.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,466 | 64.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 354 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,184 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,493 | 30.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19709 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,805 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 715 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 394 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,326 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,255 | 30.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,115 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,634 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,449 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,734 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,323 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 554 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,188 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,581 | 48.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19709 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,378 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,879 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,539 | 43.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,109 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,641 | 44.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 231 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,758 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 389 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,196 | 1335.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,196 | 1335.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,196 | 1335.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 179 | 46.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,197 | 307.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,219 | 313.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19709 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,246 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,578 | 87.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,668 | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,708 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,274 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 932 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 754 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19709 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,067 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,599 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Middletown, DE19709